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Wednesday, July 20, 2011

Wild hogs do an estimated $1.5 billion in damages to crops, lawns, livestock and other resources throughout the United States. Now Michigan has a growing wild hog population as a result of numerous escapes from game ranches and breeding facilities.

Should game ranches be allowed to continue importing and keeping wild hogs for shooting behind fences? What do you think?